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Hiking & Backpacking

Vail summer activities offer miles of scenic hiking trails for all ability levels. Explore the wildflowers, catch a glimpse of wildlife, and enjoy the amazing views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Vail Mountain offers numerous hiking trails to be explored, both by foot or by Gondola. For more information download a PDF of the Vail Hiking Guide.

Vail Mountain and Gondola Accessed TrailsVail Mountain is a great place to enjoy a hike, with trails starting from the base areas and trails starting from the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Short descriptions are listed below, and you can either download the Vail Summer Trail map or pick one up from a lift ticket office! Don't forget to stop up top at Talon's Deck at Eagle's Nest for a refreshment or lunch on the patio with amazing views of 14,000 ft Mount of the Holy Cross!

A few beautiful hikes in National Forest Service land that are close to Vail are listed below. Most are easily accessible through the free bus system. For more information call the U.S. Forest Service 970-827-5715 or visit the White River National Forest hiking trails website.

Join a Naturalist for an educational hike through the forest atop Vail Mountain. Learn about summer ecology and animal adaptations as you take in the majestic mountain views. Most ages and abilities, FREE. Hikes run daily at the Nature Discovery Center at Adventure Ridge from 11:00am-12:00pm, 2:00pm-3:00pm daily. Evening Nature Hikes run Thursday-Saturday from 7:00pm-8:00pm. For more information and full schedule visit www.walkingmountain.org or call 970.754.4675.